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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-01-28
s.A1noN p. cnAsE and TIE PIGS.


SALWON Z. CH.iSE IND THE PIGS
Speaking of this period Of Chase's
life recalls story Of adventure with
one OF Bishop Chase's pigs. The
Bishop was about to start away on one
OF his circuit rides, and as he was leav-
ing he told Salmon that he might kill
and dress pig that afternoon. Young
Salmon assented, and, though he had
never had any experience of the kind,
lie felt at the time no doubt that he
could accomplish the task. He found
it bigger job than he had bargained
for. The catching of the pig itself was
nearly half days work, but he finally
succeeded in getting it upon it's back
and thrusting the butcher knife through
its throat and into it's heart
Then came the question as to the
bristles. He had aeen dressed pigs,
but their hides were always as smooth
as baby's cheek and, although he had
heard that farmers usually scalded a
hog to get the hair off. he knew moth
ing of their mode of operating. Never
tbeless, he heated barrel of boiling
water, and by laying this at the side of
bench at an angle of about As degrees,
he was able to slide the pig into ii.
But he held it too long, or the water
was too hot. At any rate the hairs
stuck as tight as though they we're
glued, and his most frantic pulls would
not dislodge bristle. 1t was now
night and he was working by CANDLE
light. He was in despair, until finally
he thought Of his uncle's razors. He
rushed up stairs, got these and shaved
the pig from nose to tail. It was a
beautiful job, and the Bishop congratu-
lated him when he returned upon the
cleanliness of the pork. As to the
after condition of the razors and "a to
how young Salmon got out in regard to
them, history fails to tell.-Corre.
sponde1ace Cleveland Leader.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-01-28
THE WOH7H or HIS u,0rn

Bank Cashier-Your deposit was SIC
short of Your slip yesterday, Mr..
Thomas.
Depositor-Ten dollars short?
Bank Cashier-You sent down only
$50 and you said there were $50.
Depositor-H'm! ali! well! yes! see
here. amt my word worth $lO.-1yd
Bits.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-01-28

HE case has been reported OF
golden plover which alighted on a y
SCI $ IN the Pacific after . paused
n'ght from land Of Il lesst 1.3W
$500 miles
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-01-28

The difference between the neglected
woman in society and twelve-inch
partition is that one is wall-party and
the other party wall.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-01-28

IT was Pelham who said that it was
eminently respectable to be arrested
for debt, because it shows that you once
had credit.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-01-28

COOP Christians should never REVENGE
injuries.. - Ceramics,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-09-20
see Miss Lawnden. Pm ready to face all

see Miss Lawnden. I'm ready to face all
the world, with my collarette on, too"
Richard offered to drive her where she
wished to 90, but she insisted on being
helped out. and presently was hurrying
down the path with Bessie. leaving
Richard standing within foot of Dolly's
ladder.
Bessie enjoyed her prominence in the
affair of the collarette, so the explanation
spread fast. Lily Dale, Richards little
sister, took pride in showing her doll,
adorned with the missing bit of fringe,
which she said she had pulled off brother
Dicks coat, one evening.
SO the atmosphere of Sunnydale cleared
delightfully."-, and almost any man may now
wear fringe on his coat button.
George Lane is coming home soon,
Julie is keeping Miss Lawndes very busy,
and Richard, in his meditation upon Dolly.
now combines her with a nebulous ar
rangement of white lace and orange
blossoms,to be worn before long for his
benefit.
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THEY ARE so CONVENIENT 4!

They act so quickly. They are so sure.
There's nothing like them. They never tail.
This IL the record, and these are the endorsements
of thousands who have suffered from the variety of
Stomach Troubles caused by
DYSPEPSIA AND INDIGESTION,
and have gained no relief until they used
D. KS
when they received immediate benefit, and were per-
maaently cured. An occasional use of
Or Marx R. Woodbury's Dyspepsia Killers,
will prevent Heartburn or any disorders of the
Stomach and correct all conditions which lead to
Dyspepsia and Indigestion. Take D. h. and be
o. X" has become almost world wide maxim.
They cost oul, SO cents for large box (trial box for
a5 cents), and will be sent by all 10 any part OF the
U. 5. on receipt Of price. by
Doolue 4 Smith. "a and 20 fremont ST., Boston
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The Great Success

OF Ayers Sarsaparilla is due to the
fact that it meets the wants of the
people, being economical to use and
always reliable and effective. Its in
gradients are the best, and their
combination the result of profound
study and skill. Thus, for all diseases
originating in impure blood, Ayers
Sarsaparilla stands unrivaled.
GAS blood-purifier and general
builder-up Of the system" says Eugene
1. Hill, NJ. D., 381 Sixth ave, New York,
81 have never found anything to equal
Ayers Sarsaparilla."
Mrs. Eliza A. Clough, Matron Of the
NJ. E. Seminary, Tilton, n. H., writes
every winter and spring my family,
including myself, use several bottles OF
Ayers Sarsaparilla. Experience has
convinced me that, as powerful blood
purifier, it ia superior to any other pre-
paration Of Sarsaparilla."
ayers Sarsaparilla gives better sat
isfaction than any other blood medicine
/ handle. - Geo. w Whitman, Druggist,
Albany, Indiana.
Ayers SarsapariIIa,
Prepared by Di j. G. Aver & Co, Lowell Mass.
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81; six bottles, Is.
dsepti7.lS,ao,2I.2 2. ,s&wIw
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Hot Water Heating.
GURNEY HOT WAFER HEATER co...
Aboard the Minnie.

Now for yachting trip anywhere on the coast of
Maine in the fine schooner yacht "Minnie," a
staunch and fast boat. IS it. long and IL #. BEAM
with fine cabin galley and ice chest, all furnis he'd
giving ample accommodations for or 8, and for q
days sail would carry is persons. The skipper and
owner. W. b. Coombs, of Randolph, has followed
the sea for many years, and is well acquainted with
the coast. For particulars inquire of the under.
signed and End how little the best time you ever had
would cost. nc. WENTWORTH.
Gardiner, Ne.
At Gardiner National Bank. sur24dtf
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NHiIrngns gnr Stganrna7e
-
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
Advancement Of Trains in Effect
June ~, 1887.

Cnti further notice trains leave Augusta as follows
Going West 6.2o A. NJ. for Lewiston. Farm
inSton, Rockland, Portland and Boston; sos A. III.
for Hallowell aud Gardiner; 1000 A. NJ for Bruno
wick Portland and all int late points; IS ~
NJ. (express) tor Lewiston, Pennington, Rockland,
Portland and Boston, stopping between Augusta and
Portland at Hahowell, Gardiner. Brunswick and
Westbrook Junct. only; l.s2 p. VI. tor Halowel and
Gardiner; 3o5 p. NJ. (accommodation) for Bruins.
wick and all stations between Augusta and Bran.
wick and brunswick and Portland; $50 p. NJ. lex
press) for Brunswick Bath, Lewiston. Portland and
Boston, and on Saturdays for Rockland; $50 t. NJ
for Hallowe and Gardiner ii p. NJ. might Puilman)
for Lewiston, Portland and Boston, and for Bath Sat
urdays only.
Going East-22o A. NJ. might express) tor
SkOwhegan, Dexter, Belfast, Bangor, Bar Harbor,
st. Stephen, ST. John and Aroostook Co.; Gus A. Nj.
for atcrville. Skowhegan, Bangor and Greenvile;
Dor, stopping betwe. Augusta and Bangor at Wa
tervile only; 1882 p. NJ. (accommodation) for Skow
hogan. Belfast Dexter, Bangor, ST. Stephens ST. John
and Aroostook Co.: 740 VI. tor VAUDEVILLE.
The Boston and VT. Desert. limited, passes Angus
Ia at l.5l T. "a. but does not stop.
The Night Pullman Trains run each way every night
Sundays included. but not to Skowhegan. on Monday
mornings or to Belfast and Dexter or beyond Ban
gor, exceI ting TO Bar Harbor. on Sunday mornings
81 Acoommodation Train esvfs G Hsl!
lowell, at 81 A. NJ, 1.So and SOP z. NJ.
1910 p NJ; for Waterville and Vanceboro, 1855 T.
NJ. and $50 p M due from Boston, - IS and IS 7.
NJ; due from Vanceboro and Watervle, 7.25 A. Nj.
and l2.23 z. NJ.
Through tickets to California and all points South
and West may be had of <. IL. Walker, ticket ageur
Augusta. the only office selling via all routes aIc
checking baggage free OF expense,
PAYSON TUCKER, Genl Manager.
+. E. BOOTHBY, GenI Pass and Ticket Ag't.
Portland. June z2. 1857.
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containing infor-
|mation of very
great value. Ev-
erybody s h ould
have this book.
and those who
send for it will
ever after thank
|sHoir l,,rRv staro
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03

sharp as a razor, tempered like Damas-
Gus blade, the handle being about five
inches long and fat in shape. II must
have fallen out OF the cash book, these
knives frequently being shut in the
books by the careless clerks. Taking
the knife in my right hand l thrust it
INTO the thinest fold with an my
strength. There was horrible, sicken-
ing tearing sound, and quickly with
drawing the blade, thrust it again
and again into the folds. until at the
third or fourth stab l saw the folds re-
lax and go sliding down the sides Of the
safe TO the floor, lying there squirming
and writhing in convulsions.
dared not move for nearly an hour,
until all seemed quiet; then opening the
door, dashed across the room into the
outer office, banged to the door, locked
it, and, hatless, rushed to the nearest
police station. At first my story was
discredited, and was almost locked up
as being drunk, but eventually four
officers armed with revolvers came with
me.
We found the reptile nearly dead, but
still tremulous when touched, the cuts
with the keen knife, owing to the ex-
treme tension Of the coils, having nearly
severed the body in half. It measured
Just 33 feet inches from head to tall
NeD York SIN.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03
Ina Jewelers. Window.

A retail jeweler says: "Do ! ever
keep lookout for suspicious characters
in front OF my show-window with pieces
of lead pipe or bricks? No, can't say
that 1 do. The watching wouldn't
amount to much unless it was pretty
steady, and that would necessitate
trusted man behind the counter for that
purpose alone. But funny thing that
l do notice is the regularity with which
some people will come up to gaze upon
a certain article, who nevertheless have
ueither the means nor the desire to pur-
chase it.
'tNow, a schoolboy will come again
and again to feast his eyes upon pc
culiar mechanical clock, and stick his
tongue little further into his check
made to work. Just so. suppose are
the poorer classes of people fascinated
by display of glistening gems, which
represent sum by them at once con-
verted in thought into delicacies in.
Vulnerable, and three meals day for
several months. Sometimes a person
becomes really attached to some article
displayed, and really feels bad when it
goes.
IT remember one instance of seedy-
looking individual who came regularly
every morning and took a long look at a.
handsome diamond and ruby bracelet
worth nearly $500, and always went
away with satisfied smile He came
regularly for two months, and at first ]
suspected him of evil designs, but soon
saw my fears, were groundiess. Well,
the morning after the bracelet was sold
that man came up and looked high and
low for the familiar object. Finally he
walked in and demanded of ny clerk
where it was Sold, said he. 'What'
shrieked the seedy man. Soldi Why
you fraud, what do you mean by putting
goods in your window TO attract buyers,
and then selling them! You don't catch
me buying anything herev and he
stalked out in high dungeon. Some
other dealer is probably attracting bis
custom now. have had many amusing
experiences with the window -gazers
but in oddity this one excelled them
III Tie JssreIers' Weekly.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03
A Climatic PecuIiarity.

A correspondent of an Eastern paper
points OUT the fact that at Lucerne, in
the southern part of this state, high
range of thermometer-he puts it at
116-can be endured even by the
workers in the fed without great deal
OF inconvenience. He attributes the
fact to the movement of the coast winds
and the cool nights which tend SO much
to recuperation. This condition of the
atmosphere is not peculiar to
Lueerne and Southern California. 1t
is common also to Central and a
part of Upper California. 1t is a we'll
established fact that in this state ninety
deS rees of heat does not cause great
deal ri personal discomfort. II can be
endured much more easily than seventy
six degrees at the East. The higher
range with us is not attended with
wilted collars, nor crushed wristbands,
except in the case of violent exertion.
The reason is not exclusively the
prevalence of coast winds, but the
dryness OF tho atmosphere. The heat
absorbed by the system at once radiates
in all directions. At the East,
in consequence of the greater moisture
of the atmosphere, the heat is retained.
Californians have been known TO fec
precipitately from New York with o
thermometrical range of from seventy
six to eighty degrees, though ten
degrees more would not render them
uncomfortable In tho southern country,
or the Socra nento or San Joaquin val
l,ys. The radiation outward of the
heat is also supposed to account for the
absence of sunstroke, and of rabies
among dogs.-Sdn Francisco Enquirer.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03
Reducing their Weight.

Getting rid of the surplus flesh that
keeps him from riding is not the pleas
ATTEST task for jockey, especially if he
has been in the saddle several years, like
Fitzpatrick, who is the heavyweight
among the riders in the East. It is not
only difficult, but extremely dangerous,
and it is the more so when it is done
over night TO get down to the minimum
weight for next day mount. Two or
three years ago Mclaughlin reduced his
flesh nine pounds in one day in order to
ride in great match race. That was
when he was young, though, and will
ling to make any sacrifice to win such
an event. He could not stand such
physical exhaustion today.
Bobby Swim, who was the greatest
jockey on the American turf ten or
dozen years ago, reduced his weight
eleven pounds in one night when he was
riding on the Mobile, Ala, course.
Swim was riding for Price McGrath,
who was known as the Irish Prince
from the fact that he always appeared at
the Lexington track on opening day I'M
suit OF green broadcloth. Swim became
dissipated. and when the great race be-
tween Major Thomas Himyar and Cam
mic F. was run, Swim was refused the
mount on Himyar. He thereupon went
to tho owners OF Cammie F. and offered
to ride that horse for nothing il he lost
and $500 If he won. This was the day
before the race, and the jockey would
have to reduce bis weight eleven pounds
to ride Cammie F., but nothing daunt-
cd the "jock" set about the work, his
offer being gladly accepted. That night
Swim was rolled in three heavy blankets,
after having taken previously Turkish
bath. Then he was laid out for the
greater part of the night before blaz-
ing wood fire, and sweated till the
blankets had to be changed. In the
morning he was given another Turkish
bath. When he entered the paddock
he was so weak he had to be supported
to the saddle. He won on Cammie F.,
finishing a length before Himyar, who
had been heavy favorite. That was
Swim's last great race, for he went to
the dogs shortly after through drink.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03

Western towns which have a boom
can appreciate the power of the press.
The people of Tucson, Arizona, buy
5000 copies of th.ir local paper every
month for tho purpose Of sending it
abroad, and in addition pay it 5000 a
month for special "write-ups." The
town of Lamar, Col, recently paid the
local paper 81, 500 for write up" and
the citizens Of Fort Scott, Kansas, have
just spent $1,000 in advertising the
town. Hutchinson, Kansas, claims to
give its local paper a bonus Of $40, 900
year for remaining alive and kicking,
while Newton, Kansas, rays its paper
$15, 900 year. There is nothing at all
improper in this, as the money is paid
for Legitimate advertising. On the con-
trary, it is very crcditable to the citi-
zens Of these towns that they thus en-
courage their locnl papers and at the
same time benefit themselves.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03
Sad Fate Of a Joke.

An American joke sometimes loses it.
self through translation into another
language. A native humorist wrote:
Notwithstanding that lady should
always be quiet and self contained she
cannot even enter place of worship
without n tremendous bustle." A
French writer reproduces 1t in this form;
According to IN American author, the
ladies Of that country arc so greedy Ct
notoriety that they cannot enter the
holy sanctuary without disturbing the
kneeling worshippers with their vulgar
and unSeemly ado. "-BipShcnpton Re
publican.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03

Recent statistics show that the number
Of steamers existing in IKE world in 1886
was estimated at 1900, Of an aggregate
burden Of 1851, s43 tons. In the pre-
vious year the number was stated at
9,O42, Of an aggregate burden of
IL, ,291, ,24f tons. The worlds steam
shipping in 1886 was thus distributed:
Iron steamers, s,10s, Of an aggregate
burden Of s,o11 ,40G tons; steel steamers,
TO, Of an aggregate burden of 1870
tons; and wooden steamers, 622, Of an
aggregate burden Of $50, ,e55 tons. OF
the steamers asoat in 1885, 5,792 were
owned by the United Kingdom and its
colonies, their aggregate burden being
e,50j, s71 tons. The other counties Of
the world owned steamers in the follow
Ing order; Germany, $40; France, 500;
Spain, 40f; the United States, 400;
Norway, 2s7; Russia, 2i2; Denmark,
200; Italy, 173; Holland, 1872; Brazil,
Iii; Japan, 1O5; Greece and Turkey,
s2 each; Belgium, 0e; Chilli and the
Argentine Republic, 43 each; China and
Portugal, 81 each; Hawaii, 81; Mexico,
IS, and miscellaneous so. From ths
above figures it appears that, Dotwith-
standing the great depression prevailing
IN the steam shipping trade, the number
Of steamers ahoat last year increased TO
the extent Of y27 q compared with 1885.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03
A Trinity.

A Trinity.
Sweet Faith is like the daisy bright,
With heart Of gold and petal white,
That blooms from morn until the night,
And wakes from day to day,
Each year, from spring till winters gloom.
Then only sleeps again to bloom
And cheer life's rugged way.
Fair Hope is like the cedar tree:
No matter what the season be,
Its verdure we may ever see,
1t tells us constantly
Though faded are the wayside flowers.
Though lonely are the wintry hours
OF immortality.
But Love. the greatest Of them all,
Blooms winter summer. spring and foil,
Nor night nor death its strength appal
Through all eternity
Sweet Faith, Fair Hope, within il dwell;
ALI flowers Of its beauties tell
A perfect trinity
-[Emile Pickhardt in Boston Herald.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03

It is expected that before long prac-
tical test of one of tho numerous har-
nesses for the control of Niagara's power,
brought into existence under the stimu
ius of $10O, 900 prize, will receive a
practical test, which will demonstrate
its use or prove it a failure, and give
something further on which to base ar
guments that Niagara contains no great
shakes of available power. An endless
chain, with feathering buckets, was the
invention Of Buffalo man. The rights
for Eric and Niagara counties he sold
for ee5, 900. A stock company with
Il, 900, 900 capital is TO be formed If the
coming test proves successful.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03

Thcdwelling-house in Litch6eld, Eng
! nd, famous as the birthplace Of DR..
Samuel johnson, is to be sold thia
month.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03

~ ~
In the Interests Of the colored People
OF the Country.
Able and well-known writer's will contrib
ute to its columns from different parts Of the
country, and IT will contain ths.latest Gen.
eral News of the day.
The MESSENGER is first-class newspaper
and will not allow personal abuse in it's col
umnf. tits not sectarian or partisan but
independent-dealing fairly by oil. 1t re-
serves the right to criticise the Shortcomings
of all public officials commenting the
worthy. and recommending for election such
meu as in its opinion ore best suited to serve
the interests Of the people
10 is intended TO supply the long felt need
Of newspaper to advocate the rights and
defend the inter. SITS Of the Negro American,
especially in the Piedmont section Of the
Carolinas.
Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-12-03
sUBsCRIPTIoNs:
LAltcdys in Adrdnee.)

Address,